R&D engineer analytical chemistry F/M

Join us and be a pioneer for a green transport revolution.

Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is one of Europe’s newest and most exciting high-tech companies. Backed by Saft-Total, Stellantis-Opel and Mercedes-Benz, ACC is set to power the future of the automotive industry by innovating in battery technology.

We aim to produce sustainable, affordable, high-capacity, longer-life batteries as a cleaner alternative to current energy sources. We create an R&D center and new state-of-the art facility in France (New Aquitaine), with gigafactories to be built in Hauts de France and Germany.

We need a range of skilled and agile people to bring our vision to life, especially in the areas of industrialization, mechanical design, testing/prototyping and any other function of a new-born company. If you’re looking to take your career further than you imagined, if you’re passionate about creating cleaner transport, we’d like to hear from you.

Main missions, Objectives and KPIs related

-         Conception, building, organization and operation of analytical chemical laboratory in KL according to QM Standards suitable for RD and Production

-         Prepare laboratory capability to execute incoming and intermediate process materials as a quality assurance service to production and for R&D

-         Support the production and quality control for analytical chemistry and physical characterization as well as for standards including the related know-how transfer from pilot plant

-         Collaborate and exchange information with the ACC sites and groups in relation to Chemistry at all TRL levels for the analytical chemistry and physical characterization as well as for standards

-         Support the technical exchange with material suppliers on analytical chemistry and standards topics

-         Ensure the fulfillment of all legal and ACC HSE requirement for all chemicals at the Applied Engineering Center Kaiserslautern as well as their handling within the RD premises and eventually their disposal

-         Responsible for technical and safety development of qualification program for technicians for analytical and physical testing

-         Contact point for forward looking assessment of chemical regulations in ACC KL

-         Occasional travel to mainly European destinations

-         Actively share best practice experience, suggestions for overall process improvements at ACC

Knowledge

Analytical chemistry and physical methods as well as standards related to cell production and incoming analysis  

Experience

3years minimum experience with automotive or other highly demanding development processes

Qualifications

 Completed University degree or equivalent, e.g. chemistry, materials sciences, physics, biology, etc.

Key behaviours

Full identification with ACC mission and values

Good communication and presentation skills

Customer and service orientation

Positive, energetic, robust nature, team spirit

Proactive and independent solution seeker

Ability to perform under strict time constraints

Highest sensitivity to ensure and implement health, safety and environmental protection procedures

Some extra skills which make the difference

 Proven leadership experience

Li ion battery cell experience

French language skills